Species Released at Kotel
Kotel
/ Griffon vulture
Location:  |
Eastern Balkans Mountains, Bulgaria
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Latitude:  |
42.53 N
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Longitude:  |
26.26 E
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Reason For Action:  |
Return species to former range
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Reason For Decline:  |
Habitat Loss Hunting Poisoning Food
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Problem Addressed?  |
Yes
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Release Habitat Type:  |
Other
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Total Habitat Area (acres):  |
Not Located
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Size of Release Area (acres):  |
1430624.00
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Within Known Range:  |
Yes
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Habitat Protected?  |
Yes
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Habitat Alterations:  |
Feeding Habitat
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Invasives Removed:  |
No
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Wild Population Present?  |
Partially
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Wild Population Size:  |
No
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Program Status:  |
Continuing
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Program Status Year:  |
2008
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Continually Supplemented?  |
Yes
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Population Status:  |
No Change
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Population Status Year:  |
2008
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Current Population Size:  |
2
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Current Population Year:  |
2008
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Agencies:  |
FWFF
BVAP (Balkan Vultures Action Plan)
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